Press release
Director-General condemns murder of journalist Andrés Coronel Godoy in Paraguay
I condemn the murder of Andrés Coronel Godoy. I call on the authorities to investigate this killing and ensure that those responsible for it are brought to trial. Impunity must not be allowed to embolden the criminal use of violence to muzzle freedom of expression and press freedom.
Mr Coronel Godoy was shot dead as he was leaving the premises of Radio Amambay where he worked. The journalist had been receiving threats since June this year.
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